The Lesson We Get From "Once-Hot" Startupsby Wil SchroterAs Founders, we're in the business of making dreams come true — particularly our own — so when everyone around is telling us how amazing we are, it's really hard to wake ourselves up and realize none of it is real.Continue
Why Selling a Startup Brings No Validationby Wil SchroterThere's a huge difference between getting some validation from a job well done and literally validating our ego solely from our startup.Continue
We Can't Keep Ignoring Founder Emotionsby Wil SchroterThere's no version of being a Founder where we just keep doing everything right without a care in the world. We need to start opening up about what's in our heads and process our problems before we perish from them. Continue
Form an Advisory Board to help Raise Capitalby Wil SchroterThere are multiple benefits in forming an Advisory Board for our startup. Raising capital is one of them.Continue
Why can’t I be OK with where I am?by Wil SchroterOur goals shouldn't be about what we don't have. They should be about celebrating what we do have.Continue
What’s the Downside of a Co-Founder?by Wil SchroterIs having a Co-Founder worth its weight in ownership? Before you see the downside, make sure you know what you're willing to give up for it.Continue
Everything You Need To Know About Pitching Investorsby The Startups TeamEverything you need to know about pitching, from what your pitch to include to how to create a killer pitch deck to the things you should absolutely NOT do.Continue
The Secrets to Crafting an Irresistible Elevator Pitch (With Examples)by The Startups TeamOr shall we say, elevator PITCHES? Here's everything you need to know for the next time you find yourself in an elevator with Mark Cuban.Continue
Everyone Says My Idea is Dumb. Is It?by Wil Schroter "I've got this idea that I'm super passionate about, but my friends and colleagues are all telling me it's a bad bet. How do I know if I should listen to everyone or go with my gut?"Continue
Will Investors Fund Just an Idea? by Wil SchroterThere's a commonly-held myth that startups get funded with great ideas. But how much truth to that is there, really?Continue